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UAE confirms two more coronavirus cases, a Chinese and a Filipino

  • 08 Feb 2020
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The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Saturday two new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to seven in the country.

The patients were identified through the continuous periodic screening being conducted in accordance with the standards of the World Health Organisation, WHO, for people with symptoms of the new coronavirus.

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In a statement, the Ministry said that the new cases, who are of Chinese and Filipino nationalities, are under observation and being given necessary medical care according to the highest health standards applicable in the country, stressing the effectiveness of the online reporting system.

The Ministry added that all health facilities would continue to report any new cases.

The Ministry also said it was working in coordination with all departments and concerned authorities in the country to take all precautionary and preventive measures and ensure the safety and security of the UAE’s citizens and residents.

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